The first song from Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi’s film Ramayana, “Jai Jai Ram,” was released by the film’s producers on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. “Jai Jai Ram,” written by Kumar Vishwas, composed by AR Rahman, and performed by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, combines the intensity and scope of a movie song with the spiritual core of an aarti.
A number of important events from Lord Ram’s life, including his marriage to Sita and his poignant reunion with Bharat, are depicted on screen in the opening song of Ramayana.
Namit Malhotra explains significance of ‘Jai Jai Ram’ song
Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra discussed the significance of starting the movie’s musical journey with the song.
“Shri Ram is at the heart of Ramayana and, for generations, has been the guide we turn to through every phase of life,” he said in a statement. “We look to him for strength when things are gloomy. We look to his path when we are uncertain. And we thankfully recall him during happy times.”
He added, “‘Jai Jai Ram’ comes from that deeply personal and timeless relationship we share with Shri Ram. While Ramayana is being created on a great scale, its true foundation lies in its emotion, its values and its devotion. With ‘Jai Jai Ram’, we wanted our first song to reflect that soul, to celebrate Shri Ram not only as someone we worship, but as the protector, guide and source of strength we carry within us.
Beginning this musical journey on Ganesh Chaturthi felt especially meaningful because, in our culture, every auspicious beginning starts by seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesha.”
AR Rahman highlights song’s spiritual essence and composition
Rahman also offered his views on the song’s spiritual quality and composition. “The simple and powerful repetition of Shri Ram’s name is at the heart of ‘Jai Jai Ram’,” he stated. “The goal was to allow the music to develop into a cinematic song while maintaining the intimacy and purity of a prayer.”
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